Newly published research shows that more patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) caused by lupus nephritis choose hemodialysis as their initial kidney replacement therapy over peritoneal dialysis and preemptive kidney transplantation...

No surprises here..that those with the means would prefer the treatment that has the best results and those without insurance, low income, on medicare/medical choose the treatment that is less costly but with lower results. Duh!